We awoke today to cloudy skies and much cooler temperatures. I guess fall is coming and none too soon!
We continue to make great progress on Magic. Today we repacked the forward line locker (6 x 4 x 3 feet) with our storm anchor, parachute sea anchor, assorted chain, many lines & even a small little outboard engine. Then it was on to electrical projects -- Alan got the new VHF installed as well as the inverter. Caroline finished up several canvas projects. The sign guy came so that project is underway. The mechanic reappeared and we are going to overhaul the "good" port engine so he will be back to tear it apart later. We closed out the day by putting the chain (newly marked for 25 foot increments) and new anchor (55 lbs) on the boat. That ground tackle will help us sleep well at night while we live on the hook.
The yard is getting busy as other cruisers return. A few weeks ago there were only 3 boats on the hard with owners aboard; now there are 8. And what an amazing group of people they are.
Most cruisers return with a car fully loaded with all sorts of boat trinkets--everything from motors to peanut butter and wine. However, one couple arrived today by BIKE! Yup -- they hauled in February and since then logged 8,500 miles on their BIKES! From Tucson to Florida to Maine to Montana to British Columbia and then to San Diego. They did take the bus from San Diego to Guaymas...but wow. In fact, one of the other boat owners here logged 5,000 miles last summer by bike. The man says it is his wife's passion and he follows along. What a good sport! Alan was drooling and is committed to getting a real bike on board Magic. We'll see.
Plenty of projects still ahead...but the weather change is most welcome....
We sure hope to see the refrigeration guy soon.
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